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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,857.20, 697,285.80 and 132,433.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,857.20, 697,285.80 and 132,433.20 is: 198,649.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,857.20 : 697,285.80 = 132,433.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,857.20/697,285.80 = 132,433.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,857.20x = 697,285.80 × 132,433.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,857.20x = 92,343,789,808.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,343,789,808.56/464,857.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,649.80

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